Shane Gericke is the bestselling author of The Fury and other thriller novels. Twenty-five years as a newspaper editor, primarily at the Chicago Sun-Times, convinced him it would be fun to write global thrillers, and so he made the leap. He was chairman of the Thrillerfest book festival in New York, director of its author-agent matching program Pitchfest, and an original member of International Thriller Writers. He also belongs to Mystery Writers of America. He lives in the Chicago suburb of Naperville, and can be reached through his website, http://www.shanegericke.com.

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Bestselling author Shane Gericke has been held at knifepoint, hit by lightning, and shaken the cold sweaty hand of Liberace. He was born to write thriller novels!

His latest is The Fury, a sweeping novel of global terrorism endorsed by such literary superstars as Steve Berry and Rambo creator David Morrell. It’s available in trade paperback print, eBook, and audiobook. Shane’s earlier works—Torn Apart, Cut to the Bone, and Blown Away—are available in trade paperback print and eBooks.

For readers unfamiliar with Shane’s work, Torn Apart was shortlisted for the prestigious Thriller Award for Best Novel, and named a Book of the Year by Suspense Magazine. His debut novel, Blown Away, was selected as the year’s Best First Mystery by RT Book Reviews, which also named his Cut to the Bone a Top Pick. Shane is a national bestseller in print and No.1 bestseller in Kindle, and his books have been translated into German, Chinese, Turkish, and Slovak, allowing him to correspond with readers around the world. Yes, he has the fan photos to prove it.

Shane, whose last name is improbably pronounced YER-kee, spent twenty-five years as a newspaper editor, most prominently at the Chicago Sun-Times, before jumping into fiction. He keeps his hand in nonfiction by writing for digital media. An original member of International Thriller Writers, he was chairman of the ThrillerFest literary festival in New York City and founding director of its agent-author matching program, PitchFest. He’s judged the Edgar, Thriller, MWA, and St. Martin’s awards, and belongs to International Thriller Writers and the Mystery Writers of America.

He lives in the Chicago suburb of Naperville, the home of world-famous detective Dick Tracy, with whom Shane shares no resemblance except steely jaw and manly visage. Please visit him at www.shanegericke.com, Facebook, Amazon, Twitter, and Goodreads.

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Notable Quotes

"One of the most remarkable thrillers I've read in a long time. Pay attention—this one's a winner." David Morrell, creator of Rambo

"Be warned, treachery comes from all directions, even those that cannot be seen." Steve Berry

"A fireball of awesome!" Joshua Corin

"This is an A-grade thriller, and Shane Gericke is the real deal." Lee Child

"Gericke has invented a police force that deserves to have its own TV show." New Mystery Reader

"The clear eye of a hard-nosed reporter and the sweet soul of an artist. His power is visceral and unforgettable." Gayle Lynds

"A high-rev, page-turning thriller that offers a searing look at the very thin blue line separating good and evil." Jeffery Deaver

"A roller-coaster ride of a suspense thriller, and not for the faint of heart." Suspense Magazine

"Beautifully drawn characters, sharply observed detail, and exceptional writing. Has the impact of a large-caliber handgun fired at point-blank range. This is one hell of a good book." Douglas Preston

"Torn Apart will keep you turning the pages so fast, you won't even notice that half the night's already gone. Shane Gericke knows how to tighten the screws and keep the fear and tension building." Tess Gerritsen

"Cross James Patterson with Joseph Wambaugh and you get Shane Gericke." Roy Huntington, American Cop Magazine

"Gericke's writing is a blistering rush of sheer artistry." Ken Bruen

"A deadly game of cat and mouse." Alex Kava

"CSI meets Law & Order!" Kathleen Antrim

"The Fury is one of the most remarkable thrillers I've read in a long time. Shane Gericke's twenty-five years in the newspaper world make every scene resonate with a you-are-there authenticity, as if I'm reading fact, not fiction. His characters feel remarkably real also: vivid, likeable, and compelling. I want to spend more and more time with them. Every scene has an intensity that made me turn the pages faster. The action is state-of-the art. Pay attention—this one's a winner." David Morrell, creator of Rambo

"Gericke is an expert in providing suspense with horror, surpassing that of a Stephen King or Dean Koontz." Who Dunnit Mystery Reviews

"Tension and turmoil add up to high-stakes suspense as the characters are skillfully played across a global chessboard. Written like a born bard of old, you won't be disappointed. But be warned, treachery comes from all directions, even those that cannot be seen." Steve Berry

"In a word: Wow!" Julie Hyzy

"A roller coaster ride of a suspense thriller, and not for the faint of heart. There is a dark underlying humor in the book, and of course, plenty of bloody mayhem. The characters are well defined, the dialogue is dead-on realistic, and the action is nonstop. The intertwining of subplots is expertly orchestrated, and the action scenes are so well-choreographed that you're right there in the middle of the violence, dodging bullets and body parts." Suspense Magazine

"Shane Gericke writes with the clear eye of hard-nosed reporter and the sweet soul of an artist. The power of Blown Away is visceral and unforgettable—you won't want to miss this one. Fascinating, gripping, and intense." Gayle Lynds

"The first chapter is as good as or better than any novel you will read this summer. Shane Gericke has an eye for detail and this opening scene is cinematic." Mystery Dawg

"A rambunctious, devious novel full of chutzpah, high energy and surprises. Forget roller-coaster; this one reads like a rocket. Once you pick it up it won't put you down." John Lutz

"The perfect crime book. I have only one regret—the book ended." Round Table Reviews

"Gericke is an expert in providing suspense with horror, surpassing that of a Stephen King or Dean Koontz. Don't miss this one!" Who Dunnit Mystery Review

"A shotgun start, an Indy 500 wild ride and an explosive finish. The pages will speed forward so quickly that readers are going to be disappointed to read the final word." RT Book Reviews

"With plenty of wisecracking cops, loudmouth jerks, shootouts, fast cars, a bad guy who can think and a plot that will twist your mind, who needs more? Move over, Elmore Leonard, there's a new sheriff in town!" Roy Huntington, American Cop magazine

"This book made me jump at every noise, and I am looking over my shoulder a lot of late." I Love a Mystery Newsletter

"A heart-pounding pace that rivals that of The DaVinci Code . . . never flags, falters or fails to deliver. Read it for a terrific ride on a thrill-mobile you're not likely to forget any time soon." Naperville Magazine

"Gericke's smart and suspenseful book will keep you turning the pages . . . then get you up in the morning hiding your board games away. A remarkably strong first novel; I can't wait for the next!" Deborah Blum

"Blown Away is exceptional. The characters, the pacing and the thriller aspects are all top-notch and indicate a very talented writer." Reviewing the Evidence

"Gericke makes the story his own with a collection of well-drawn characters. Emily Thompson is an unlikely protagonist for a thriller, and thus all the more welcome . . . an entertaining read." David Montgomery Reviews

"Made me feel like I was along as part of the investigation. The writing flows and the story kept me reading far into the night." Crime Spree Magazine

"Stunning suspense tale." BookRak

"Set in a sharply observed Midwest, Torn Apart features one of the best heroines to come along in years, whose dedication to her job throws her into a deadly cat-and-mouse game against complex, fleshed-out villains, some driven by good, some by evil, but all intent on leaving plenty of carnage in their wake." Jeffery Deaver

"The novel was one you didn't want to put down, but the images it left in my mind were very upsetting." XMLwriter Book Reviews

"The police are sophisticated, but one step behind a cold-blooded serial killer in a tale that weaves fast-moving action with a stunning conclusion." Tim West, Naperville Sun

"As a veteran cop who's also female, I approach such thrillers with a jaded eye. But Blown Away didn't let me down! It's one of the rare books where the female lead isn't only a cop, she's smart, savvy and tough too. Ditto for the SWAT sniper, her best friend and another highly competent female cop. We need more of this!" Suzanne Huntington, retired detective, San Diego Police

"Watch out V.I. Warshawski, there's a new detective in town. Shane Gericke's new thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat as some sharp cops take on a serial killer with a huge ego and deadly grudge." Howard Wolinsky

"A quickening series of savage clues suck rookie cop Emily Thompson and her fellow law-enforcement officers into a grisly guessing game—a game whose rules only the twisted killer knows. With insightful grace, Shane Gericke weaves vivid characters and nonstop action into a compelling page-turner. He emerges as a rising star of the police-thriller genre." Peter Haugen

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Bestselling author Shane Gericke has been held at knifepoint, hit by lightning, and shaken the cold sweaty hand of Liberace. He was born to write thriller novels!

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Roll Call

"One of the most remarkable thrillers I've read in a long time. Pay attention—this one's a winner." David Morrell, creator of Rambo

"Be warned, treachery comes from all directions, even those that cannot be seen." Steve Berry

"A fireball of awesome!" Joshua Corin

"This is an A-grade thriller, and Shane Gericke is the real deal." Lee Child

"Gericke has invented a police force that deserves to have its own TV show." New Mystery Reader

"The clear eye of a hard-nosed reporter and the sweet soul of an artist. His power is visceral and unforgettable." Gayle Lynds

"A high-rev, page-turning thriller that offers a searing look at the very thin blue line separating good and evil." Jeffery Deaver

"A roller-coaster ride of a suspense thriller, and not for the faint of heart." Suspense Magazine

"Beautifully drawn characters, sharply observed detail, and exceptional writing. Has the impact of a large-caliber handgun fired at point-blank range. This is one hell of a good book." Douglas Preston

"Torn Apart will keep you turning the pages so fast, you won't even notice that half the night's already gone. Shane Gericke knows how to tighten the screws and keep the fear and tension building." Tess Gerritsen

"Cross James Patterson with Joseph Wambaugh and you get Shane Gericke." Roy Huntington, American Cop Magazine

"Gericke's writing is a blistering rush of sheer artistry." Ken Bruen

"A deadly game of cat and mouse." Alex Kava

"CSI meets Law & Order!" Kathleen Antrim

"The Fury is one of the most remarkable thrillers I've read in a long time. Shane Gericke's twenty-five years in the newspaper world make every scene resonate with a you-are-there authenticity, as if I'm reading fact, not fiction. His characters feel remarkably real also: vivid, likeable, and compelling. I want to spend more and more time with them. Every scene has an intensity that made me turn the pages faster. The action is state-of-the art. Pay attention—this one's a winner." David Morrell, creator of Rambo

"Gericke is an expert in providing suspense with horror, surpassing that of a Stephen King or Dean Koontz." Who Dunnit Mystery Reviews

"Tension and turmoil add up to high-stakes suspense as the characters are skillfully played across a global chessboard. Written like a born bard of old, you won't be disappointed. But be warned, treachery comes from all directions, even those that cannot be seen." Steve Berry

"In a word: Wow!" Julie Hyzy

"A roller coaster ride of a suspense thriller, and not for the faint of heart. There is a dark underlying humor in the book, and of course, plenty of bloody mayhem. The characters are well defined, the dialogue is dead-on realistic, and the action is nonstop. The intertwining of subplots is expertly orchestrated, and the action scenes are so well-choreographed that you're right there in the middle of the violence, dodging bullets and body parts." Suspense Magazine

"Shane Gericke writes with the clear eye of hard-nosed reporter and the sweet soul of an artist. The power of Blown Away is visceral and unforgettable—you won't want to miss this one. Fascinating, gripping, and intense." Gayle Lynds

"The first chapter is as good as or better than any novel you will read this summer. Shane Gericke has an eye for detail and this opening scene is cinematic." Mystery Dawg

"A rambunctious, devious novel full of chutzpah, high energy and surprises. Forget roller-coaster; this one reads like a rocket. Once you pick it up it won't put you down." John Lutz

"The perfect crime book. I have only one regret—the book ended." Round Table Reviews

"Gericke is an expert in providing suspense with horror, surpassing that of a Stephen King or Dean Koontz. Don't miss this one!" Who Dunnit Mystery Review

"A shotgun start, an Indy 500 wild ride and an explosive finish. The pages will speed forward so quickly that readers are going to be disappointed to read the final word." RT Book Reviews

"With plenty of wisecracking cops, loudmouth jerks, shootouts, fast cars, a bad guy who can think and a plot that will twist your mind, who needs more? Move over, Elmore Leonard, there's a new sheriff in town!" Roy Huntington, American Cop magazine

"This book made me jump at every noise, and I am looking over my shoulder a lot of late." I Love a Mystery Newsletter

"A heart-pounding pace that rivals that of The DaVinci Code . . . never flags, falters or fails to deliver. Read it for a terrific ride on a thrill-mobile you're not likely to forget any time soon." Naperville Magazine

"Gericke's smart and suspenseful book will keep you turning the pages . . . then get you up in the morning hiding your board games away. A remarkably strong first novel; I can't wait for the next!" Deborah Blum

"Blown Away is exceptional. The characters, the pacing and the thriller aspects are all top-notch and indicate a very talented writer." Reviewing the Evidence

"Gericke makes the story his own with a collection of well-drawn characters. Emily Thompson is an unlikely protagonist for a thriller, and thus all the more welcome . . . an entertaining read." David Montgomery Reviews

"Made me feel like I was along as part of the investigation. The writing flows and the story kept me reading far into the night." Crime Spree Magazine

"Stunning suspense tale." BookRak

"Set in a sharply observed Midwest, Torn Apart features one of the best heroines to come along in years, whose dedication to her job throws her into a deadly cat-and-mouse game against complex, fleshed-out villains, some driven by good, some by evil, but all intent on leaving plenty of carnage in their wake." Jeffery Deaver

"The novel was one you didn't want to put down, but the images it left in my mind were very upsetting." XMLwriter Book Reviews

"The police are sophisticated, but one step behind a cold-blooded serial killer in a tale that weaves fast-moving action with a stunning conclusion." Tim West, Naperville Sun

"As a veteran cop who's also female, I approach such thrillers with a jaded eye. But Blown Away didn't let me down! It's one of the rare books where the female lead isn't only a cop, she's smart, savvy and tough too. Ditto for the SWAT sniper, her best friend and another highly competent female cop. We need more of this!" Suzanne Huntington, retired detective, San Diego Police

"Watch out V.I. Warshawski, there's a new detective in town. Shane Gericke's new thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat as some sharp cops take on a serial killer with a huge ego and deadly grudge." Howard Wolinsky

"A quickening series of savage clues suck rookie cop Emily Thompson and her fellow law-enforcement officers into a grisly guessing game—a game whose rules only the twisted killer knows. With insightful grace, Shane Gericke weaves vivid characters and nonstop action into a compelling page-turner. He emerges as a rising star of the police-thriller genre." Peter Haugen